Notice of Intent to Sole-Source to Cherry Engineering
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- SHOP000116
- Agency
-
Headquarters Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), under the Department of Justice, has published a Special Notice of Intent to Sole-Source to Cherry Engineering, Inc. This notice indicates the FBI's intention to negotiate a one-time, firm fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering for the procurement of disruptors used in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training. The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of Cherry Engineering's disrupter technology and the company's exclusive development, manufacturing, and distribution of these devices. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside. This Special Notice was posted on December 3, 2025, and establishes the formal notification period for the procurement action.
The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire disruptors specifically designed for EOD training purposes while maintaining continuity with the same devices used operationally in the field by the FBI and other agencies. The notice establishes a due date of December 19, 2025, for interested parties to submit relevant documentation or comments regarding the sole source justification. As a total small business set-aside, only small businesses are eligible to participate in this procurement opportunity. The contract is categorized under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1385 (Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment), reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment being procured. Cherry Engineering's location is specified as 8805 Scarlet Knight Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122.
Notice text
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed
price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc.,8805 Scarlet Knight Street NE, Albuquerque, NM
87122. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source,
firm fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc., 8805 Scarlet Knight St NE,
Albuquerque, NM, 87122 for the purpose of procuring a Disruptors for EOD training.
The FBI has prepared a Sole Source justification on a basis of other than full and open
competition for this acquisition. Cherry Engineering provides disrupters that are developed,
manufactured, and distributed solely by that company. The disrupters use proprietary technology
and the same devices are used by other agencies as well as the FBI. Maintaining continuity of
training with devices used in the field is critical.
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